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Pittsburgh Restaurants & Bars: Lilith
Lilith is a hidden gem in Shadyside where seafood, lobster rolls, and globally inspired comfort dishes come together in a cozy, laid-back setting.

Liz Reed-Riban
Nov 83 min read
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10 Vampire Movies for November 2025
Hey folks, thanks for stopping in to read 10 Vampire Movies for November 2025.  October is my favorite month of the year, and it always flies by in the blink of an eye. It’s the month where I can really lean into my love of scary movies and the macabre. I feel so justified in my ways all 31 days. But as I speak of October flying by, it did again this year, which is why I’m posting this on November 2. I’m a lover of all things spooky, but honestly, I really love vampires. It w

Liz Reed-Riban
Nov 28 min read
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Movie Review: Weapons (2025)
I’m a big horror buff. When multiple people recommend a movie, I make a point to see it especially if it's from a director I like (Zach Cregger). I really enjoyed Barbarian, so I went into Weapons with high expectations. Unfortunately, it just didn’t hit the mark for me. Rating: 4/10 IMDB Plot Description When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disapp

Liz Reed-Riban
Sep 22 min read
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Musings on the Sacred Ivory Tusk
Although there are many things on all of our minds, we forget that which is the paramount... The Sacred Ivory Tusk, found in the heart of...
ianriban
Aug 151 min read
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Pittsburgh Bars & Restaurants: The Finch
The Finch, located in the brand spanking new Distillery Complex on the South Shore, opened just about 3 weeks ago. They seem to be maxing out their marketing budget in these beginning days. Pittsburgh influencers were lining the balcony, taking pictures of their beautiful rooftop view and blasting it out to the local folks on Instagram. I was strongly influenced, I'm not afraid to admit it. When I arrived, I was very shocked how close this place was to Station Square. Truly,

Liz Reed-Riban
Aug 152 min read
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